Updates in Internal Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 1st Edition
De: Alyssa Scagnelli
ISBN: 9780443418075
2026, Elsevier , Exotic Animal Practice
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Páginas: 240
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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Alyssa Scagnelli brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Internal Medicine. Top experts in the field provide an in-depth update on internal medicine of zoological species, with emphasis on companion zoological animals. Articles include relevant anatomy and physiology, laying a foundational understanding for diagnostics and treatment, and provide a systems-based review and update of clinical conditions across a range of species.
Key Features- Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including cutaneous manifestations of internal disease; lower urinary disorders of exotic animal species; blood pressure and hypertension of exotic animals; toxicology of zoological companion animals; pet reptile infectious disease; expanding the role of vitamin D in exotic animal health; and more
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on updates in internal medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Disease
Updates on Selected Hepatobiliary Disorders in Zoologic Companion Animals
Clinical Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Diseases of the Pancreas in Exotic Pets
Update on Lower Urinary Disorders of Exotic Companion Mammals
Cardiovascular Disease in Birds of Prey
Under Pressure: The Intricacies of Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Exotic Animals
Lipid Disorders in Psittacine Birds: Diagnosis and Clinical Management
Clinicians Guide to Infectious Disease of Ornamental Fish
Updates in Pet Reptile Infectious Diseases
Toxicology of Zoological Companion Animals
Beyond Metabolic Bone Disease: Exploring the Role of Vitamin D in Exotic Animal Health-
Alyssa Scagnelli, DVM, DACZM
Dr. Alyssa Scagnelli received her DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After graduation, she completed companion animal and zoological internships at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. From 2017-2024, Dr. Scagnelli was an associate veterinarian at the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic in Mesa, Arizona. During this time, she provided care to zoological companion animals and native wildlife. She was also adjunct faculty at Midwestern University School of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. As adjunct, her predominant focus was on clinical research as it pertained to exotic animal medicine. She is currently faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She enjoys teaching and clinical research and is most passionate about reptile and aquatic animal medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Scagnelli can be found outdoors – rock climbing, hiking, kayaking and gardening are her favorite activities. She also loves to travel with her husband and explore the oceans via SCUBA diving. She is mom to numerous fish, reptiles, birds, and two dogs as well.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Beyond the Bulb: Advanced Reptile Husbandry
2. Updates on Reptilian Infectious Disease
3. Under the Knife: A Practical Guide to Guinea Pig Surgery
4. Avian Respiratory and Cardiovascular Disorders
5. Veterinary Mythology: Eminence-Based vs. Evidence-Based Medicine
6. Are You Flocking Kidding Me? (Backyard Chicken Medicine)
7. Wildlife Triage for the Small Animal Practitioner
8. Shell Shocked: A Comprehensive Guide to Chelonian Health
9. Beyond the Bulb: Advanced Reptile Husbandry
10. Under the Sea: Fundamental of Fish Medicine